The online newspaper JIT, of the National Institute of Sport, Physical Education and Entertainment (INDAR), considered as the Cuban Ministry of Sports, published a news entitled "Sport as a means of strengthening fraternal ties between the State of Qatar and the Republic of Cuba", on occasion of the Sport Day of the State of Qatar, yesterday, Tuesday, 12 February 2019. As follows the article:

Yesterday, school children played the role of the protagonists to celebrate Qatar's sporting day, in an event aimed at improving relations between the two countries.

The activity was organized in a fun atmosphere, both outside and inside the stadium. The event was organized on Fifth Avenue and 60th Street, in the Playa district of Havana, where it highlighted the need to physical exercise, regardless of the age of the person, and rather at an early age.

"I am unable to express the success of this event and the good organization, which shows that Cubans are very interested in sports," said Ambassador Rashid Mairza Al Mulla. He was accompanied by the president of the National Institute of Sport, Physical Education and Recreation (INDER), Mr. Antonio Becali Garrido.

"Since 2011, the second Tuesday of February has been marked every year as a sport day in the State of Qatar, where it has become a major celebration in which everyone takes to the streets to do some activity. When I say everyone, I mean all citizens", referring to the initiative, which was issued as a means to promote this healthy habit.

"The main objective is to raise awareness of the importance of sport to promote ethical and human values, as well as its health benefits."

In the opinion of the Cuban official, the effectiveness of the day is yet another example of the degree of solidarity and brotherhood that arises from the exercise of any kind of sport, and its transformation into a clear social phenomenon. He appointed out "This activity takes place every year since few years ago and in 2018 it was a marathon. It is holiday for the State of Qatar, and they always share it with us in our country. "

In a few days, on the 23 rd of this month, Cuban athletes will have a motive to celebrate on the occasion of the 58th anniversary of the establishment of the National Institute of Sport, Physical Education and Entertainment (INDAR). The President of the Institute announced that the event will be celebrated in many places in the country.

The most prominent Cuban sportsmen, such as athletic Javier Sotomayor and the boxer Jorge Hernandez, followed the game with great interest. There was no winner or loser, but happy children, as it was obvious on their faces.

 

To read the news in the link:

http://www.jit.cu/NewsDetails.aspx?idnoticia=107981